Rooms in Tirupati run by TTD

Checked 2026-09-16 against the official sources below

When rooms on Tirumala hill are sold out, most pilgrims stay in Tirupati and travel up for darshan. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams runs several large rest houses in the town, placed next to the bus stand and the railway station, at prices far below private hotels. These are the options TTD lists, with the tariffs shown on its own website.

TTD rest houses in Tirupati at a glance

The table below lists the rooms and rates published on tirumala.org’s Accommodation at Tirupati page. TTD revises tariffs from time to time and the page may lag the booking portal, so treat these as a guide and confirm the price when you book.

Rest houseWhereRooms and rent as listed by TTD
Srinivasam ComplexOpposite the RTC bus standNon-AC ₹200, AC ₹400, AC deluxe ₹600
Madhavam Guest HouseNext to SrinivasamAC ordinary suite ₹800, AC deluxe suite ₹1,000
Vishnu NivasamTirupati₹300 to ₹1,300 a day
Sri Venkateswara DharmasalaOpposite the railway stationSingle ₹50, double ₹100, four bed ₹100 (current booking only)
Sri Venkateswara Guest HouseNorth of the railway station51 non-AC rooms at ₹150 (current booking only)
Govindaraja and Kodandarama Swamy DharmasalasTirupatiRooms at ₹50, free lockers

Srinivasam and Madhavam: opposite the bus stand

Srinivasam Complex stands opposite the RTC bus stand, which makes it the most convenient base if you are catching an APSRTC bus up to Tirumala. It offers non-AC, AC and AC deluxe rooms. Madhavam Guest House is next door and has AC suites for pilgrims who want a little more comfort. Both can be reached on 0877 2264541.

Srinivasam also has dormitories, free lockers, toilets, bathing rooms and a first aid centre, and TTD serves Annaprasadam there, so it works well even for pilgrims who only need a few hours’ rest before heading up the hill.

Vishnu Nivasam

Vishnu Nivasam is one of TTD’s large complexes in Tirupati, with rooms from ₹300 to ₹1,300 a day. A “day” means 24 hours from the time of allotment, and allotment is subject to availability. Unlike most TTD rooms, Vishnu Nivasam keeps a limited number of rooms for current booking, so walk-in pilgrims have a chance on arrival. Annaprasadam is served here too.

Budget dharmasalas near the railway station

If you arrive by train, the Sri Venkateswara Dharmasala directly opposite Tirupati railway station has single rooms at ₹50 and double or four bed rooms at ₹100, and the Sri Venkateswara Guest House just north of the station has 51 non-AC rooms at ₹150. Both work on current booking only, so you cannot reserve them ahead. The Sri Govindaraja and Sri Kodandarama Swamy dharmasalas offer rooms at ₹50 with free lockers.

How to book and getting up the hill

Except for the limited current booking rooms at Vishnu Nivasam and the station dharmasalas, TTD rooms in Tirupati are booked online in advance on ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in. Registration is required, and one accommodation booking is allowed per registered user within 90 days of quota availability.

From Tirupati, Tirumala is 22 km and about 25 minutes by road. APSRTC buses leave every two minutes from four bus stations in the town, including one opposite the railway station and the Balaji link bus station at Alipiri. Vehicles are not allowed on the ghat road between 12 am and 3 am, so plan early morning darshan slots around that.

Sources

Temples change timings and rules during festivals and eclipses. Confirm on the trust’s website the week you travel. This site is independent and does not sell tickets or rooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the rent at Srinivasam Complex, Tirupati?

Tirumala.org lists non-AC rooms at ₹200, AC rooms at ₹400 and AC deluxe rooms at ₹600. Confirm the current rate on the booking portal.

Can I get a room in Tirupati without booking?

Yes, at some places. Vishnu Nivasam keeps limited current booking rooms, and the Sri Venkateswara Dharmasala and Guest House near the railway station work on current booking only.

Where is Srinivasam in Tirupati?

Opposite the RTC bus stand in Tirupati, with Madhavam Guest House next to it.

How far is Tirupati from Tirumala?

About 22 km by road, roughly 25 minutes by car. Tirupati railway station is about 26 km from Tirumala.

Is food available at TTD rest houses in Tirupati?

TTD provides Annaprasadam at Vishnu Nivasam, Srinivasam and Thollappa Gardens.

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Pro Tip: Electronic Cloakroom Counters and Traditional Dress Code Rules

Mobile phones, smart fitness bands, wireless earphones, and cameras are strictly prohibited inside the main Vaikuntam Queue Complex and sanctum sanctorum. Before stepping into the queue line, deposit all electronics at the free computerized TTD electronic baggage counter and keep your receipt safely in a crossbody pouch. Men must wear traditional dhotis with upper cloth or kurthas with pajamas (western jeans and shorts are prohibited in special entry darshan). Women must wear sarees, half-sarees, or churidars with a dupatta.

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